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Barril Beach
Praia do Barril
Good for Relax
About
Barril Beach is located on the Gulf of Cadiz (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 95th place out of 123 beaches in the Algarve region 25.6 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Arroteia de Baixo settlement, just 6.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Barril Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Getting to the beach is not easy. To reach it, you need to take a path more than 1km long.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia da Ilha de Tavira, which has a rating of 8.1.
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+21
oC
+14
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7.6
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+17
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Beach overall scores
Barril Beach (Algarve) is located outside the Arroteia de Baixo settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"This beach is quite impressive and has a rich history. It's worth noting that it's also free to the public."
Souda Meisa
"The spot is quite lovely and offers a unique route of access compared to other beaches in Portugal. Additionally, it's worth noting that the beach has free public entry."
Davin Romero
User reviews
"This beach is quite impressive and has a rich history. It's worth noting that it's also free to the public."
Souda Meisa
"The spot is quite lovely and offers a unique route of access compared to other beaches in Portugal. Additionally, it's worth noting that the beach has free public entry."
Davin Romero
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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1.9km
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Located at nearest locality
Arroteia de Baixo
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Museu do Atum• 2 min walk
- Barril Beach Café• 3 min walk
- A Casa• 21 min walk
- Capelo• 22 min walk
Attractions
- Santa Luzia, Tavira,...• 21 min walk
- Igreja de Santiago• 4.4km
- Praça da República• 4.6km
- Tuna Fishing Museum...• 4.8km
Transport
- FAO• 28.2km
- Manuel De Almeida Ma...• 4.3km
- Luz• 3.5km
Localities
- Arroteia de Baixo• 6.9km
- Faro• 25.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Barril Beach?
The Barril Beach is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Barril Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Barril Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Barril Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Barril Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Barril Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Barril Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Barril Beach?
Barril Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Barril Beach?
The bar is located right on the Barril Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Museu do Atum is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Barril Beach?
There are 1100 places to stay in the Barril Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Barril Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Barril Beach from parking?
The Barril Beach has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.
Are there any attractions nearby Barril Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Barril Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Santa Luzia, Tavira, Portugal located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Barril Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Barril Beach is August. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Barril Beach (Algarve) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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